Rutherford Co Chapter of APTA

02/24/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be having a meeting/program on March 22nd.
See you in June!

02/03/2026

Program at the Rutherford County Archives Tuesday, Feb 10th at 1 pm.

01/14/2026

Shirley Jones will be the Rutherford County Historical Society program  speaker for Monday, January 19th!

The topic of her discussion will be about the four months of the winter Battle of Stones River.

This program will be at Oaklands Mansion beginning at 7 pm. Arrive early and visit with some friends!

11/01/2025

Visitation Tuesday Nov 4 from 1 to 4 pm. Memorial Serive at 4 pm.

Mr. Walter Gordon White Sr., age 74 from one of the oldest families in Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Walter had been ill and confined to his home for the last several months but did manage one last trip to his favorite vacation spot, St. George

10/06/2025

425 East Main Street home received a new sign insert and repainting of the sign post earlier this year (4/11/2025) thanks to the homeowner, who reached out to let us know it needed a spruce up!

09/05/2025

Join the Chapter for $20 a year and get free admission for one adult and a guest to all APTA Historic Sites!

Email [email protected] for a member application.

APTA has been preserving and maintaining historic sites that play an important role in Tennessee’s rich cultural heritage since 1951.

09/04/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, October 12th at 3:30 pm. Oaklands Mansion Maney Hall.

Margie Thessin from Franklin on Foot will be presenting a program based on her downtown Franklin tours. Stay tuned for more details!

08/18/2025

Tomorrow from 9 am to 12 noon. Free!
Register here: https://liberalarts.mtsu.edu/lifelong/

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Join the MTSU College of Liberal Arts for an immersive morning exploring the rich and layered history of Murfreesboro. This year’s program, presented in collaboration with the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, offers a unique opportunity to experience local history from multiple perspectives—through exhibits, artifacts, and the streets themselves.

Program Highlights:

Welcome & Introduction: Gather at the historic Rutherford County Courthouse for a brief overview of the day’s expedition.
Courthouse Museum Tour: Discover the stories behind one of Murfreesboro’s most iconic landmarks with a guided tour of the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse Museum.
Walking Tour of Downtown Murfreesboro: Step into the past with a guided walking tour through the heart of downtown.
Heritage Center Experience: Explore three current exhibitions at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at rarely seen local artifacts/documents. Highlights may include materials from the Armstrong Collection and insights into ongoing projects like the Cemetery School initiative.
Student Perspectives: Hear from MTSU students involved in local history projects as they share their research and discoveries.
This event is ideal for history enthusiasts, educators, students, and anyone curious about the stories that shape our community. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Murfreesboro’s past and the people working to preserve it. Registration is free at the link below.

The College of Liberal Arts began a new outreach effort with the Lifelong Learning Program in May 2015. The program is an accessible learning experience for those who want to learn more about their community, state, nation, and world. While many alumni and community members are still interested in l...

08/01/2025

Kem Hinton Book Signing in Murfreesboro!

NETHER LAND
Tuesday, August 12th at 6 pm
Wright Music Building - MTSU School of Music - Hinton Hall
1439 Faulkinberry Drive, Murfreesboro
https://music.mtsu.edu/directions/

Author Rick Glaze will do interview. (His book Ralph & Murray is hilarious story about youthful shenanigans centered around the historic Elrod/Reed house on East Main!)

The T. Earl Hinton Music Hall and the Wright Music Building are located at 1439 Faulkinberry Drive.From Nashville take I-24 east to Murfreesboro, exit 76, Medical Center Parkway, turn left at the top of the ramp and proceed east 4.0 miles to Memorial Blvd/US-231 and turn left. In 1/2 a mile turn rig...

07/31/2025

Kem Hinton, will be discussing his new book, Nether Land, at Parnassus Books on Mon, 8/11/2025 - 6:30 pm. Because space will be limited, registration is required to attend this event.
https://parnassusbooks.net/event/2025-08-11/kem-hinton-nether-land-demetria-kalodimos

Nether Land is the true story of Ed Netherland, a highly successful businessman from a small town in Tennessee whose life is cut short when he is murdered on the remote end of St. Johns Island. Told by a school classmate, this publication describes an intelligent businessman with creative ideas in the disposal of toxic waste and the life insurance industry who, despite his many successes and a few failures, is killed in paradise. His murder was never solved. Author and noted architect Kem Hinton tells the story with a quick wit and an entertaining style that chronicles not only Netherland's roller-coaster life but also what it was like to grow up in Tennessee in 1960s & 1970s. Filled with anecdotes and photos, Nether Land is a page-turner you won't be able to put down.

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06/05/2025

Appreciate all the support Oaklands Mansion team gives RC history groups!

05/30/2025

Don't forget to join us THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 3 PM for a program on Tennessee's Bicentennial Mall.

Kem Hinton, FAIA, will be presenting a program on his work on the Bicentennial Mall, including the TN State Museum, TN State Library, and TN State Library and Archives.

(MTSU Connection: Kem is the son of T. Earl Hinton, the professor who grew the music program at our University in the 1960/1970s!)

Place:
Oaklands Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

His book will be for sale at the Oaklands Mansion gift shop.